Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I took a deep breath, looked up, and met Julia's gaze. "I'm up for the DNA test, but there's one thing I need from you first."

"Oh? What's that?" she asked, her eyes narrowing, a smug little smile on her face.

"If the test proves you're wrong, you'll never get involved in my relationship with Ethan again. And you'll owe us a public apology-right in front of the cameras."

The moment I said it, the room fell into whispers. Even Ethan looked shocked.

He grabbed my hand, looking worried. "What are you doing, Evelyn? Don't act rashly!"

I shook my head, my tone firm. "Ethan, is this how you want to live your life-always under someone else's thumb? If we don't stand up and fight this, we'll never get out from under it!"

Ethan hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "Okay, I'll listen to you."

to Evelyn's terms. If you refuse, then today's the day we walk away from

you think you're tough, huh? How dare you take me on? Fine, let's see what

the hospital, I held Zachary tight while they drew a small vial of his blood. He cried

okay, sweetheart. Just hang on a little longer. I'm right here," I whispered, my eyes

hand tightened around mine, his

doctor took the samples and left, and the ward fell into a

slip

words, frozen. Aftera

muttered in disbelief, as if

relief, tears streaming down my face. Thank

time to make good on your promise," Ethan said coolly. "You

her